Sands - baby loss charity

Good luck to Emmanuel Sonubi who takes to the Black Chair this evening representing Sands on Celebrity Mastermind. You can see how he gets on answering questions about his Specialist Subject, The Twilight Books by Stephenie Meyer tonight on BBC Two at 7.30pm on Celebrity Mastermind. Wishing Emmanuel all the best 💙🧡

“Our baby was desperately wanted… It was the impossible choice. The torture and heartbreak will last our whole lives.” – Sally, bereaved mum Thank you for sharing, Sally 💙🧡 Termination for Medical Reasons is something that many parents and families go through, but that we often hear very little about. People who experience TFMR often feel unable to speak about their experience and feel that they have nowhere to turn for bereavement support. We are here for you. We are pleased to be running TFMR focussed monthly support meetings from the new year, for those that have experienced TFMR (though all are welcome to our general support meetings too). They will be a safe and confidential space for you to connect with others who have a shared experience, in addition to our general support channels. Register your place today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ei5H6xTs [Image description: Illustration of a couple on the right hand side hugging. Text reads 'TFMR is baby loss'.

We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the coming festive break. We know that this can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. Please take time to look after yourself and spend the time in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Illustration of snowy winter scene with a snowman looking into the distance. Sands Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th from 10am to 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th December. Open 10am -12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st December. Close on January 1st. Normal hours resume 2nd January]

We’re thinking of everyone that won’t be able to spend Hannukah with their baby or a loved one 💙🧡 Our Helpline is open over the holidays. You may also find our other support channels helpful like our Online Community, Facebook Groups or Support Resources on our website. sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Image of a Hanukkah menorah burning candles and Helpline opening hours.Text reads: Sands Helpline. Telephone 0808 164 3332, email helpline@sands.org.uk. For all support options visit sands.org.uk/support. Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th Dec 10 am - 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th Dec. Open from 10am - 12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st Dec. Closed on 1st Jan 2025. Normal hours resume on 2nd Jan.]

We are thinking of you today 💙🧡 We know that today will be difficult for many of you, but we hope that you can spend the day in a way that is right for you ✨ Our Helpline is open over the festive break. You may also find our other support channels helpful like our Online Community, Facebook Groups or Support Resources on our website. sands.org.uk/support [Image description: Illustrated winter scene with lots of people standing around an outdoor Christmas tree and snow falling from the sky. Text reads "Thinking of you. Have a restful day"]

We are pleased to announce that we are now able to provide dedicated online support meetings for those that have experienced Termination for Medical Reasons (TFMR). There are many families affected by TFMR in the Sands community, we hope this will be an opportunity for individuals, couples and families to attend a meeting and connect with others in a safe and confidential space, in addition to using our general support channels 💙🧡 First session takes place on: 🗓️ Thu 9 January 2025 🕑 7:30-9:00pm 🖥️ MS Teams There is a limited number of 12 places (individuals or couples). This is to make sure it remains a safe and helpful gathering that offers every participant the opportunity to share how they feel if they are ready to do so. Register your place today ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ei5H6xTs

We want to let you know about our Helpline hours over the coming festive break. We know that this can be a very difficult time for those who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss. Please take time to look after yourself and spend the time in a way that is right for you 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support [Image description: illustrated winter scene with a snowman looking into the distance. Text reads: Sands Helpline. Telephone 0808 164 3332, email helpline@sands.org.uk. For all support options visit sands.org.uk/support. Helpline hours are Tuesday 24th Dec 10 am - 12pm. Closed 25th and 26th Dec. Open from 10am - 12pm on 27th, 30th and 31st Dec. Closed on 1st Jan 2025. Normal hours resume on 2nd Jan.]

"To improve the safety of maternity services we must prioritise learning from the experience of bereaved parents." - Robert Wilson, Head of the Sands & Tommy's Joint Policy Unit The latest Care Quality Commission 2024 Maternity Survey reveals troubling gaps in care and communication. As failures to listen and act on women’s worries persist, it’s clear that change is urgently needed to rebuild trust. Read Robert Wilson’s response to the findings in Health Service Journal ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTExzaHt These findings echo a 2023 Sands survey of bereaved parents that found: ➡️more than a third (34%) did not have confidence in the staff caring for them ➡️almost half (48%) felt more could have been done for them and their baby Tommy's

Would you know what to say to a bereaved parent when they return to work? We know that it's not always easy to find the right words to say. But Sands can help 💙🧡 Our Bereavement in the Workplace training is designed to help managers and colleagues understand pregnancy and baby loss and feel more confident to support a bereaved colleague at work. Find out more about our CPD-accredited Bereavement in the Workplace training ⬇️ sands.org.uk/BITW 📢 Free for organisations (up to 250 staff) until 31 March 2025.

How do you include your baby during the festive season? Christmas can be a difficult time for anyone who has experienced pregnancy or baby loss. Many of you like to include your baby in traditions or make new ones for them. Please know that we are here, if you are finding this time of year difficult 💙🧡 ➡️ sands.org.uk/support Thank you, Emma, for sharing your Christmas tradition… “I plan on lighting a special candle for my little girl this Christmas. It’ll have pride of place in the middle of the dinner table.” If you would like your quote to be featured, please leave it in the comments below 👇 If you would like your baby's name to be mentioned, please don't hesitate to add it to your quote.